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U98 is available in Pooncarrie.

Skippy, you undersell yourself. You have an RA aircraft and are a frugal RA pilot motivated in seeing the vast expanse of our country. Of course we are interested in your planned trip - it’s exactly why many of us own and fly RA aircraft and we aspire to do the same.

I reckon a report from Skippy on his flight from the Oaks to Serpentine would make a great read.

Plenty of circular hangars in Germany…..but I’ve never seen a two storey one !

Thanks Bennyboy - I’ll throw that handy info into the planning mix for the next adventure !

Has anyone been into Carnarvon Gorge in QLD ? If so how did you get there ? Looks like Emerald is the closest place to hire a car ?

“You have to be rich to own a plane “…….. Pacific Avionics have a ‘special’ for a USB charger (with TSO) for a mere $660 ! 0) Features Output Current: 15 – 30 watts / 3 – 6 amps Input Voltage: 10 – 32 VDC Output Voltage: 5 VDC ± 0.25 per port Simultaneously charge smartphones, iPads, tablets and EFBs at full power Ideal for in-seat, cabin, cockpit and galley USB power Multiple configurations include USB-C and USB-A connectors, single and dual port, lighted and non-lighted options Short circuit, power surges, overload and over temperature protection Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA Limited Lifetime Warranty (details) FAA TSO Certified

On multi-week trips I discovered I can dry my laundry in the plane. Combination of ram air from the eyeball vents and the cabin heater works a treat. Might get some looks one day if my undies end up on my head after turbulence though.

A good thread on reflexed flaps from way back in 2014. https://www.recreationalflying.com/forums/topic/23881-reflex-flaps-and-ailerons/

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/air-india-to-shift-maintenance-work-from-turkish-firm-as-it-looks-to-adjust-plans-amid-geopolitical-tensions/articleshow/121552159.cms A recent relocation of AI’s maintenance activities

If you flew them to the northern hemisphere they would then only be flat on the top - that should even them out.

https://www.gluetread.com.au/products/sidewall-seal-kit A different ‘solution’ to the problem. Any real world experience out there ? You would be relying heavily on a bit of glue to get you out of a pickle……and still have to reinflate the tyre.

For interested parties, here is an email response to my enquiry……. We are currently renovating our rooms which were damaged in the 2023 floods. Our Restaurant was destroyed, however we now have a Café/Food Truck open daily as well as our shop for supplies. We also do pizzas over the weekends during peak season from our wood fire oven. QLD Parks have just reopened the National Park and we will be recommencing our boat cruise shortly. Other than this At Wugudaji-Adels Grove and surrounding areas there are walks, bikes, telescopes & canoes to hire, fishing and relaxing in the Lawn Hill Creek at Adels to be enjoyed. The fossil fields are close by to visit also. Throughout the site there are several covered areas with Barbecues, seating etc. Please check our website & Facebook page (links below) for more information & recent photos. Our renovated ensuite queen rooms will be ready by the end of this year (we do partially close during the wet season approx. Nov-March). These rooms will be available as of the new year (possibly even end of this season). However as yet rates are to be confirmed. Meals can be purchased from the Café/Food Truck or pizzas over weekends. Also the shop carries supplies to purchase to prepare & cook on the shared BBQ/Camp kitchen if you wish. Yes the airstrip is serviceable and we also have AvGas for purchase if needed. QLD Parks runs the National Park and for information regarding this area you will need to check their website.

Good point ! They are listed for $0.00 !

Should I buy a single Bose replacement headset microphone foam windscreen from America for $22.95 + delivery or 10 non-genuine ones off Temu for $2.06 ??